Table 1 Shiari-Javadi criteria for the diagnosis of generalized joint hypermobility in children. Adapted from Parvaneh VJ, Shiari R. Proposed modifications to Beighton criteria for the diagnosis of joint hypermobility in children. Indian Journal of Rheumatology. 2016;11(2):97–100
No. | Maneuvers | Score |
|---|---|---|
1 | Bilateral passive lateral neck rotation in which nose imaginary line down the frontal appendage of acromioclavicular joint | 1 |
2 | Passive vertical shoulders hyperextension so that elbows touch together from behind | 1 |
3 | Passive back hyperextension ≥30° | 1 |
4 | Bilateral passive elbow hyperextension ≥10° | 1 |
5 | Bilateral passive 2–5 MCPs hyperextension ≥90° | 1 |
6 | Thumbs touch volar aspect of forearm passively | 1 |
7 | Bilateral passive hip internal rotation ≥60° | 1 |
8 | Bilateral passive knee hyperextension ≥10° | 1 |
Total scorea | 8 | |